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Every year, according to the World Health Organization, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer. Leukaemias, brain cancers, lymphomas, and solid tumours, such as

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) | CHOC South Africa

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) – 15 February 2022

The 15th of February marks International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) and is used to continue to create a greater awareness and education to empower all of us to recognise the

Flip Flop Day 2022 – have a heart and wear a sole!

18th Jan 2022 / Blog, Events

Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal with daily. South African families face the most challenging battle they will ever have to

Discovery Vitality MoveToGive

18th Nov 2021 / Blog, News

CHOC provides comprehensive support and care to children and teenagers with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder and their families from the time of diagnosis until the end of treatment

Be Bold, Go Gold

Gold September is an annual campaign worldwide to raise awareness of childhood cancer. There are many advances in pediatric oncology, yet cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in children.

CHOC continues to augment the paediatric oncology fraternity

The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA has continued to augment the pediatric oncology fraternity to support patients to receive treatment throughout the SARS-Coronavirus-2 pandemic. “If you are receiving treatment for

Welcoming CHOC’s new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis

Welcoming our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis

21st Jul 2021 / Blog, News

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA eagerly welcomed our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis, to the team in June 2021. Hedley, with his vast experience in the field of fundraising,

What is a Section 18A and how can it benefit you?

24th Jun 2021 / Blog

What is a Section 18A and how can it benefit you? Did you know that by making a donation to CHOC, you are not only helping us keep hope alive

Incidence of Childhood Cancer

19th May 2021 / Blog

Incidence of Childhood Cancer Globally, childhood and adolescent cancer is threatening to overtake infectious diseases, as one of the highest causes of disease-related mortality in children. Despite being relatively rare,

The Wonder Women of CHOC

1st Apr 2021 / Blog

The Wonder Women of CHOC March is an iconic month in the ongoing global campaign for gender equality and recognition of the important contributions that women make to society. CHOC

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)

5th Feb 2021 / Blog

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their

Are you ready to flip?

21st Jan 2021 / Blog

Start getting ready to have a heart and wear your soles, South Africa! It’s almost time for CHOC’s 2nd annual Flip Flop Day. With YOUR help, it’s going to be

Childhood Cancer Network South Africa Working Together During Covid-19

11th Dec 2020 / Blog

National lockdown and the threat of COVID-19 over the past 9 months have certainly painted a different picture for us all. The goal of Childhood Cancer Network SA is to

Believe in Me

26th Nov 2020 / Blog

It’s that wonderful time of the year again where magic and excitement fill the air. People everywhere connect through a spirit of anticipation as the holiday season draws closer. It’s

Benefits of Donating to CHOC: Social Economic Development (SED)

28th Oct 2020 / Blog

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is the only organisation in South Africa that provides comprehensive countrywide support for children with cancer and other life-threatening blood disorders, and their families. We can’t

September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Raising hopes for a Gold September

7th Sep 2020 / Blog

“They shouldn’t ever have to ask their mommy and daddy if they’re going to die.” This profound quote by Kathryn, mom of Will, a four-and-a-half-month-old neuroblastoma patient,1 epitomises the devastating

Celebrating Women’s Month at CHOC

26th Aug 2020 / Blog

August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and we want to celebrate the wonderful women at CHOC. We are grateful to work with so many caring and dedicated women who

IQbusiness / CHOC Partnership - Online Education Accelerator

IQbusiness & CHOC Partnership – Supporting CHOC through Online Education Accelerator

23rd Jul 2020 / Blog

IQbusiness, one of South Africa’s leading independent management consulting organisations, is partnering with CHOC and showing their support to our organisation by donating a portion of the fees received from

International Cancer Survivors Day 2020

17th Jul 2020 / Blog

June 7 is International Cancer Survivors Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their battle, celebrate those who have survived, inspire the recently diagnosed, support families and

The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families

20th May 2020 / Blog

The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families According to research from consumer credit reporting agency, TransUnion, in April 2020, almost eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has

Your Mental Health Matters

24th Apr 2020 / Blog

Your Mental Health Matters – even more so during Isolation Having a child diagnosed with and treated for cancer sends one on an emotional roller coaster of uncertainty, fear, and

Caring for yourself while on cancer treatment

Caring for yourself while on treatment

26th Mar 2020 / Blog

Undergoing treatment for cancer can take its toll on your body. That’s why it’s very important to take extra care of yourself during this time. Beside the physical benefit, it

International Childhood Cancer Day 2020

17th Feb 2020 / Blog

International Childhood Cancer Day 2020 Childhood cancer knows no borders. Neither should the cure.

Vodacom Super Hero Sunday, 19 January 2020

21st Jan 2020 / Blog

Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020 Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super

CHOC’s awesome new annual event – Flip Flop Day

10th Dec 2019 / Blog

Time to set your 10 toes free with CHOC’s awesome new annual event – Flip Flop Day. Have a heart and wear a sole! Buy a sticker and wear your

Leave a Lasting Legacy

26th Nov 2019 / Blog

Leave a Lasting Legacy “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank Your Legacy A bequest in your Will

Donate your Roof

25th Oct 2019 / Blog

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation has partnered with Emergent Energy to pioneer and offer the first of its kind Charity Rooftop Rentals. Donate your Roof is an innovative programme aimed at

CHOC | Who Are You Wearing Your Ribbon For?

Who are you wearing the Gold CHOC Ribbon for?

23rd Jul 2019 / Blog

Who are you wearing the Gold CHOC Ribbon for? September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To spread awareness about childhood cancer, we want to know who you are going to

Donor and Volunteer Thank You Tea

29th Jan 2019 / Blog

Every year CHOC KZN hosts a Thank you tea for our donors and volunteers to express our gratitude for all their help throughout the year. Without the generous support given

A Ribbon to you is hope for them- Give Hope, Go Gold!

September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The year 2018 marks a 100 years since the birth of our country’s greatest leader, Nelson Mandela.

Psychosocial Team have a huge Impact

No Parent is ready to hear, “Your child has cancer”. It is one of the single most overwhelming experiences one can possibly face. You feel completely alone and lost. The

First of its kind in Africa!

As part of our CCI (Childhood Cancer International) Africa Anchor role, CHOC is proud to have hosted and co-sponsored the first of its kind, CCI Africa Regional Workshop. Leaders from

CHOC Top Charity at Comrades!

CHOC was one of the official race charities for Comrades Marathon 2018 and the overwhelming support exceeded all expectations for our iconic charity as we raised nearly R1.6 million for

Brand New CHOC Homes

CHOC proudly has thirteen accommodation facilities across the country. Our two latest additions are pictured above. On the left is the new CHOC House in Sybrand Park, Cape Town; and

Volunteer Time and Donations Go a Long Way!

“It is the difference we make in the life of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” Nelson Mandela. As part of celebrating Nelson Mandela’s centenary

Tough journey to diagnosis for young Mbalenhle Jalubane

It is very easy to underestimate the journey taken by a parent to get the correct diagnosis for their sick child. Nompilo Jalubane is proof of the many struggles faced

Well done to all the Comrades 2018 Runners, Persistence pays!

CHOC is so grateful to have ambassadors and parents of children with cancer who connect us to fundraising opportunities. One such person is Carol Sacke from KZN. As soon as

The impact of donation support to the survival of children with cancer

Several aspects impact on the survival of a child diagnosed with cancer. When children eventually get to a provincial hospital in KwaZulu Natal the unfortunate financial situation such as the

CHOC KZN volunteers help in Keeping More than Hope Alive

The purpose of life is not to only be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, and to have it make some difference that you

Interested in being a CHOC volunteer? Here’s how.

Do you have some free time or know someone that does? Do you have a skill that you could use and share with mothers or their children? Would it give

If your child is very sick

7th Feb 2018 / Blog, East London Events, Magazines

Publication: Move! Date; 03 August 2016 Page:54

Fight like a child

7th Feb 2018 / Blog

FIGHT LIKE A CHILD 15 February is International Childhood Cancer Day! WHAT IS ICCD? International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is celebrated around the world each year on February 15. ICCD

Lancet Laboratories in Collaboration with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation

13th Jul 2022 / Blog, News, Newsletters

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA receive their first Solar System

13th May 2022 / Blog, News, Newsletters

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA receive their first Solar System! We have officially announced the first clean renewable energy project of a CHOC accommodation facility which was made possible by

Over R2MILLION raised to change lives

13th Apr 2022 / Blog, News

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2022 Over R2MILLION raised to change lives! Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal

Childhood Cancer in low and middle-income countries

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) – 15 February 2022

The 15th of February marks International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) and is used to continue to create a greater awareness and education to empower all of us to recognise the

Discovery Vitality MoveToGive

18th Nov 2021 / Blog, News

CHOC provides comprehensive support and care to children and teenagers with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder and their families from the time of diagnosis until the end of treatment

Be Bold, Go Gold

Gold September is an annual campaign worldwide to raise awareness of childhood cancer. There are many advances in pediatric oncology, yet cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in children.

CHOC continues to augment the paediatric oncology fraternity

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

Welcoming our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis

21st Jul 2021 / Blog, News

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA eagerly welcomed our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis, to the team in June 2021. Hedley, with his vast experience in the field of fundraising,

CHOC – Letter about closure

27th Mar 2020 / News

Dear Friends of CHOC Covid-19 / the Corona Virus is having a global impact and is effecting each one of us. Of concern to CHOC is the health and safety

Carlos Queiros (CEO) (Board and Exco member)

Message from the CEO

6th Dec 2018 / News / News

Was that 2018 or a bullet train?! I am sure that is how many of you have experienced 2018 thus far. But for many others that is not their experience.

Message from Regional Manager Agie Govender

31st Jul 2018 / News

It’s difficult to keep NGO’s afloat at the best of times and this financial year was no exception. CHOC receives no subsidy from the government. We therefore have to rely

Childhood cancer myths and stigmas

31st Jul 2018 / News

Childhood Cancer Myths and Stigmas Cancer is contagious You can get cancer by playing or touching a cancer patient Children cannot get cancer Children do not get cancer because of

From the Western Cape Regional Managers Desk

19th Jul 2018 / News

CHOC WC Region had a very busy first six months of the year 2018. We achieved an amazing milestone through the relocation of a CHOC House from BergvliettoSybrand Park which

Standing Strong

16th Jan 2017 / Magazines, News

Publication: True Love Date; 01 September 2016 Page:72

Our journey with cancer

16th Jan 2017 / Magazines, News

Publication: Dis-Chem Benefits, Mother & Child Date: 01 September 2016

Upfront & personal

16th Jan 2017 / Magazines, News

Publication: Bona (English)date: 01 October 2016

Flip Flop Day 2022 – have a heart and wear a sole!

18th Jan 2022 / Blog, Events

Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal with daily. South African families face the most challenging battle they will ever have to

Early Detection Saves Lives Webinar

16th Sep 2021 / Events

Chip in with CHOC and join their 2021 virtual golf day

1st Sep 2021 / Events, National Events

Have you felt that extreme satisfaction when your ball lands in the hole, on the 9th or 18th hole? Well, if you participate in the 2021 CHOC Challenge Virtual Golf

The Cancer Alliance in the Western Cape once again hosted a very successful Lace Up For Cancer Fun Walk. This took place on World Cancer Day, Sunday the 04th February

INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA once again called on all South Africans to “Have a Heart for Children with Cancer” on 15 February 2018. International Childhood Cancer Day (ICC) is

DOH PEOPLE’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE HEALTH PROMOTERS PARTNER WITH CHOC

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

During the past year the CHOC Awareness Training and Education programme hasreached new levels.CHOC started in 2011 training healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, traditional practitioners and community advocates in Gauteng, and

INTERNATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

On 03 June 2018 CHOC commemorated Cancer Survivors Day and in this edition, we would like to highlight the story of Childhood Cancer Survivor, Matthew James Reid. Matthew was born

SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH 2018

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

CHOC was extremely grateful to be chosen along with the Woodside Special Care Centre as one of the beneficiaries of the SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH FUN WALK sponsored by Crazy Store

CHOC WC REGION OPENING SYBRAND PARK CHOC HOUSE

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

Until the latter part of 2017, the Western Cape Region had had three CHOC houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families that travel long distances for treatment.

Janet Pollack Art Expo

28th May 2018 / Events, Gauteng south events

Janet Pollack Art Expo Join us for Janet Pollack Art Studio Exhibition on the 3rd of June from 11h00 to 13h00. 12 Otto Street, Illovo, Johannesburg. All Donations will be given to CHOC

A Parent’s Story by Patty Govender

I lay in bed one day and as I looked at my life, I realised it was perfect. I had a beautiful home and a good job which I enjoyed.

Parent supporting parent groups

Brenda Bezuidenhout, a newly-retired teacher, has been a CHOC volunteer for several years. With her retirement and the time she now has, she has committed herself to leading a skills

A special thanks to our donors and volunteers of 2017

The compassion shown by our donors and volunteers serves as an inspiration to us all. Our beneficiaries are sick and constantly fight the odds to stay well and even alive.

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)

CHOC urged the public to “Have a heart for children with cancer” on February 15, 2018. Several schools and organisations in KZN supported CHOC through this campaign. Hollywood Bets rose

ICCD Picture Gallery